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Boat Maintenance

Keep your cruising boat and gear working well with these suggestions for routine maintenance and simple fixes.

🎧A Boat That’s Easy to Maintain

Published on October 26, 2024; last updated on October 18, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

You can’t maintain your boat equipment if you can’t get to it. Here are some thoughts on maintain-ability whether buying or outfitting your boat.

Published on August 21, 2024; last updated on August 20, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

What are the most essential maintenance and repair skills for cruisers? Here’s our list of crucial skills to learn to care for your boat.

Published on July 31, 2024; last updated on August 6, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Six ways to clear a clogged boat drain without any toxic chemicals. These techniques work on galley, sink and shower drains.

Published on June 29, 2024; last updated on June 22, 2024 by Nica Waters

Prepping a boat for storage in the yard takes some thought. Here are 3 categories to consider.

Published on May 15, 2024; last updated on May 14, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

These DIY tips for troubleshooting electrical problems will help you stay organized while looking for a repair.

Published on April 17, 2024; last updated on April 15, 2024 by Pamela Douglas

How to decide what boat projects you do first. Here’s a helpful way to think about it so you tackle the most important things first.

Published on March 6, 2024; last updated on February 28, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Mold and mildew are the bane of every boat owner in hot, humid climates. But these tips will minimize the problem.

Published on December 13, 2023; last updated on February 28, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Solar panels in winter generate less power. It’s not a problem. It’s just the sun position. But spring is coming!

Published on November 21, 2023; last updated on November 18, 2023 by Nica Waters

Installing new gear on the boat? Yes, it’s worth making room for the paper manual–here’s why.

Published on November 15, 2023; last updated on November 14, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Looking for an easy way to clean teak boat decks? Preferably without scrubbing or damaging your decks? Here’s one reader’s suggestion.